Dynamic Warmup Routines For Muay Thai Training
MY #1 WAY TO KEEP WARMUPS FUN, ENGAGING & EFFECTIVE
By Sean Fagan
Before each and every training session, I do almost the same exact pre-workout routine. It involves foam rolling, skipping rope, dynamic movements, and some light static stretches.
I find that performing this dynamic warm-up routine before banging the heavy bag or doing any other type of Muay Thai training helps me get prepared in more ways than one.
Probably the most obvious benefit of having this pre-workout warmup is that it gets my body prepared for a hard training session. My muscles loosen up, the blood starts flowing through my veins, and the important areas of my body are ready to put in some work.
Besides being physically prepared to train, having my pre-workout routine gets me mentally focused and in the zone. This short 15-minute session gives me the right amount of time I need in order to get my mind zoned in on what I want to accomplish during my Muay Thai...
Pain & Other Side Effects of Fighting
THE BEGINNER'S EXPERIENCE: 3 COMMON DISCOMFORTS
By Sean Fagan
Starting from square one is always a hard thing to do.
It can also become downright discouraging when the first couple of Muay Thai sessions are impeded by physical discomforts that seem to reoccur every time.
Just know that this is a common experience and there are others who have worked through the same thing.
So before we start unflinchingly kicking down banana trees, here are the three common discomforts that beginners experience and how to help reduce the chances of them occurring:
#1: Muscle Cramps
Muay Thai is extremely dynamic and involves different muscle groups that are not commonly activated during daily routine, especially not for a beginner with a regular nine-to-five.
After all, nobody goes around doing 25-50 left and right leg kicks in public for fun on a daily basis.
Add high intensity training into the mix and the chance of cramps skyrocket.
That sharp pain in the sides…...
Muay Thai Strategy For Head Kick KOs
How To Land Head Kick Knockouts
From Muay Thai Guy
High kicks. The golden technique of martial arts and, in many ways, the mark of a good martial artist.
No one just throws a high kick; only people who dedicate their life to martial arts or ballet are able to get their leg that high that easily. Be it Jean Claude Van Damme or Saenchai, everyone who throws a high kick has spent years mastering it. You need great static and dynamic flexibility, great technique and, most important of all, the ability to set up your opponent for that highlight reel KO.
So if you want to be a part of the high kick club, there are a few things that you’ll need to know.
GETTING BENDY
It should come as no surprise to anyone reading this that high kicks require a little bit of flexibility.
After all, if your leg can’t stretch up there comfortably, then there’s not much use kicking here. Lacking flexibility while aiming for a high kick will almost feel like...
Ultimate Hip Flexibility Tips For Muay Thai
AVOID TIGHT HIPS IN MUAY THAI WITH THESE BRIGHT TIPS
From Muay Thai Guy
With our culture centered around sitting at work, on the computer, or even during our leisure time, it’s very easy to find yourself having tight hips. When you have tight hips, doing many things feel like a chore – going up stairs, stretching, sometimes even walking. In Muay Thai, having tight hips means you…
1) …are not able turn your hip over properly when kicking.
2) …are not able to push your hips to where you want it to during punching, kneeing, and clinching.
3) …probably have bad balance.
4) …can’t generate enough power with your strikes.
There are many ways to increase hip flexibility, though. All it takes is some work, patience – and time.
IMPROVEMENT #1: Pay attention to your posture
Post-Workout Stretching Routine For Muay Thai
My 15-Minute Post-Training Stretching Routine
By Sean Fagan
Stretching is a crucial aspect of Muay Thai training that many people overlook. Without any type of flexibility, it can be very difficult to perform head kicks (and even body kicks sometimes too). Not to mention, lack of flexibility can also cause serious issues in the body including lower back pain and knee problems.
With that being said, here is the post-workout stretching routine that I do after almost every one of my training sessions. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
15-Minute Stretching Routine For Muay Thai
Like I mention in the video, although stretching is important, it’s still only 1 of 9 aspects of flexibility. And I’m not gonna lie, I’m pretty naive when it comes to flexibility and although I’ve been doing yoga for 3+ years and stretching routinely, I still haven’t even come close to getting the results I want.
It wasn’t until recently an online...
